Chapter 20

#FRIEND-ZONE

"Hi. Let's go" Sooyoung said as Yuri just smiled

"I love your outfit by the way. Who's that by? Oh wait, me." Sooyoung praised to herself causing Yuri to laugh on her own

"Thanks again for this. I am obsessed over it." Yuri said

"No problem." Sooyoung said as they walked towards her car

"So where are we going?" Yuri asked

"Just follow me, we have a lot to talk about." Sooyoung said as they drove off.

In the Office

Yunho seemed upset, dragging his feet carrying Yuri's lunch bag back to his table.

"Hyung, nice lunch bag. I didn't know you loved pink." Yoochun said causing the rest to laugh.

"Ha ha. Very funny. I can't stop laughing. Oh my god. Stop." Yunho said sarcastically as he sat down

"Yah what's wrong with you now?" Yoona asked as she walked towards Yunho's table

“It's Yuri, do you think she's changed?" Yunho asked

“Yeah… if you’re talking about looks, she’s way hotter than before.” Donghae said

"Yah." Jaejoong and Yoona hit Donghae's arm

"I'm serious, it's like she's different. Ever since she got a new job, she had new friends and forgets the old ones." Yunho said

"Do you mind explaining to us, something we can understand?" Jaejoong asked

"Yuri, I think she's replacing us. She's replacing you, Yoona-ah. She has a new girl best friend." Yunho said

"Who?" Yoona asked sarcastically.

"I don't know, I've never seen her before. But from what I know, she's super tall, and her clothes are somewhat similar to Yuri's" Yunho described her, trying to make Yoona jealous

"Oh you mean, Sooyoung. Yuri introduced me to her before, she's super nice." Yoona said

"Sooyoung? Right. Oh yeah… if she's super nice why didn't she invite you for lunch with Yuri. She's not so nice after all." Yunho said.

"They did invite me for lunch. I had to declined, because I have a lunch meeting in a few minutes." Yoona rolled her eyes

"Oh..." Yunho said as he looked down

“Yah! Stop overreacting. Maybe Yuri's not the one that changed." Donghae said

"As her best friend, you should really start trusting her. I have to go, see you later.” Yoona said as she looked at her watch and walked away for her meeting

"So…hyung, lunch?" Yoochun asked

"Nah, I'm too depressed for lunch." Yunho said as he laid his head on the table

"Stop overreacting, goodness." Donghae was frustrated

"Hyung let’s go. Let him cool down.” Yoochun said as they walked away for lunch.

Yunho then kept looking at his phone, waiting for Yuri to at least text him

In the Restaurant

Yuri and Sooyoung were already seated. While waiting for the appetizers to arrive, there was an awkward silence between them. Yuri just looked around, wanting to speak, but not knowing what to say.

"Is there a reason why you invited me over for lunch?" Yuri asked softly

"Oh you know, just wanting to get to know my best friend's assistant. Nothing serious." Sooyoung said as she sipped her drink

"Oh…” Yuri said

"So tell me about yourself." Sooyoung said as she looked at Yuri

"What do you want to know?" Yuri asked

"Anything." Sooyoung said

Yuri then started to talk about herself and family, her interest, and anything about her that she thought might make Sooyoung interested. They continued talking till their food came.

"Oh Jaejoong loves that band too. Now I know that they have additional member to the fanclub" Sooyoung said

"Everyone thinks I'm a weirdo for liking them." Yuri said as she laughed

"Well now, you don't have to worry. You now know another weirdo." Sooyoung said as she took a bite of her meal

"I now know why Jaejoong likes you." Sooyoung spurted it out

"Sorry?" Yuri said, surprised to what Sooyoung said

"You and Jaejoong are so similar, pretty clueless to anything obvious." Sooyoung shook her head

"What?" Yuri being confused

"Look, there's a real reason as to why I invited you for lunch." Sooyoung said

"Okay?" Yuri looked at Sooyoung

"Don't tell Jaejoong this, but he likes you a lot. You're somehow different. He acts different whenever he's with you and especially when he talks about you." Sooyoung said

"Is that supposed to be a good thing?" Yuri was confused

“Obviously, I've never seen Jaejoong this happy in years, ever since Mrs Kim passed away" Sooyoung smiled

"But he's my boss, we're suppose to keep things professional. Anyway, I don't believe in love and such." Yuri shook her head.

"Look you can't let a bad experience that happened in your life affect the way you think about love." Sooyoung advised

"Wait, you know?" Yuri was confused

"Jaejoong's my best friend. He tells me things... it was actually more like I made him say." Sooyoung laughed

Yuri chuckled

"Plus the way he looks at you, I can tell his really sincere this time." Sooyoung said as she took a bite of food

"This time?" Yuri looked at Sooyoung

"This isn't my first time talking to the girls Jaejoong 'liked' " Sooyoung air-quoted

"How am i suppose to trust him with this info? Next thing you know, he gets bored of me and ask you for your help to find another girl for him?" Yuri sighed.

"Look i'm just being honest with you. Trust me when i say this, he really really likes you." Sooyoung said

"Why should i believe you?" Yuri asked

"Because this is the first time I like someone that Jaejoong chose. Just give him a chance. Try opening your heart to him and see how it goes." Sooyoung convinced

"And if he tries anything funny or hurt you, i'll kill him and be responsible for it." Sooyoung joked

"I'll think about it. Thanks again." Yuri smiled and she took a bite of her food

"I can tell we're going to be good friends." Sooyoung smiled

"Me too... but we have to bring Yoona along. She's obsessed with the outfits you gave me. I have a feeling she's already taken an outfit or two out of my closet." Yuri joked

Both of them laughed and continued their lunch before heading back to the office.

"Thanks for lunch today." Yuri said as she got out of the car

"No worries. Let's meet up soon okay. Together with Yoona." Sooyoung said

Yuri bowed as she watch Sooyoung drove off.

She then headed into the building.

In the Office

After lunch, Yoochun and Donghae head back to their desk to see Yunho angrily typing on his computer.

"Hyung, have you had your lunch?” Yoochun asked

Yunho ignored and continued typing.

"Yah. What's with you? Are you still angry at us” Donghae joked

"Just leave me alone, would you. Can both of you not bother me for just one second?" Yunho said

“Wah… Just because you’re angry with Yuri, don’t vent your frustration at us.” Donghae said angrily

“Just let him be.” Yoochun begged Donghae

“Just be honest with how you feel about her. I’m so over this. We’re always dealing with this.” Donghae said as he walked off

“Hyung… Sorry. We’ll leave you.” Yoochun bowed and quickly walked off

Yunho stopped typing thinking of what Donghae said to him, about being honest to Yuri. A while later, While Yunho was doing his work. A paper bag appeared in front of him

“What is it now? I told you to stop bugging me. Aish." Yunho said as he smacked the paper bag in front of him

“Oh my… What's with you. Your best friend brought you back lunch to apologize, and this is how you repay her kindness.” Yuri jokingly said

"I'm not that hungry. Just leave it there. I have tons of work to do." Yunho said with his back facing Yuri

"Aish. Why are you like that?" Yuri said as she turned Yunho’s seat towards her

"What do you want? Don't you have work to do?" Yunho said sternly

"Why are you acting all grumpy Mr Jung-ssi?" Yuri said cutely.

"But for real, what do you want from me?" Yunho said emotionless.

"Gosh, if you're gonna be that way. Here, for bailing on you for lunch. I got something you might like." Yuri handed the paper bag to Yunho.

"Thank you. And don't forget, you still have yet to repay me for bailing on me for dinner last night." Yunho said as he took the paper bag, and turned his back to Yuri.

"Alright, don't worry I will. Just eat that while it's hot, or it'll not taste too good. I'm going back to work." Yuri said as she sighed and headed off

Yunho smiled as he looked at the paper bag on his desk.

Yuri then walked back to her desk to continue doing work. Hours later, she was so focused with her work, she didn't realize that it had already pass 6pm, forgetting that she had to rush home for dinner as Boa was back.

While she was doing her work, her phone started to buzz, without checking the caller ID, she answered.

"Yuri-ah, where are you? Boa is already home, and I'm almost done cooking." Yuri's mom was on the line

"Oh Mum, I'm almost done with work. Why is Boa-unnie back so soon? I should be home by 6." Yuri said

"6? Yuri-ah, it's almost 8. Hurry come back home." Yuri's mom said

"What?! It's 730? Oh my. Okay, I'm on my way home" Yuri said as she looked at her watched and quickly packed her things.

Yuri's House

"She’s too engrossed with her work as usual, that she forgot about the time. She should be here soon." Yuri's mum said as she shook her head.

Half an hour later, Yuri quickly unlocked the door.

"Unnie, welcome home." Yuri excitedly said as she opened the door

She dropped her bag and keys, and rushed to the dining room, to quickly greet her sister and mum.

"Mom! Unnie! Sor….” Yuri quickly shouted and was immediately surprised.

Only to see Jaejoong and Yunho who were also there sitting at their dining table

"Oh, my Yuri-ah!" Boa unnie went up to her to hug.

"W-What are they....Wh-Why are you here?" Yuri said as she pointed to Yunho and Jaejoong, shocked to see both of them there.

"Yuri-ah, it's not nice to greet them like that?" her mum said as she brought Yuri to sit.

"Yah, if you were going to plan a coming back party, you should have at least brought Yoona along." Boa joked

"I didn't even plan any...." Yuri thought to herself.

"Since both my daughters are back. Let's eat. Dig in everybody!" Yuri mum said excitedly

"Thank you for the food." Both Jaejoong and Yunho said.

"Thank you for the food...." Yuri lowered her head and mumbled to herself

While they were eating, Boa was talking to them about her trip. Their mum were paying attention to Boa, whereas Yuri was eating and peeking at both Jaejoong and Yunho.

"What are you guys doing here?" Yuri whispered as he looked at both of them.

"You invited me didn't you?" Jaejoong whispered back, as he smiled at Yuri, happily.

"Right...... I totally forgotten about it" Yuri smiled and whispered as she looked down on her food.

"Ahem." Yunho coughed quickly trying to get Yuri attention.

"I clearly don't remember inviting you over?" Yuri whispered as she glared at Yunho.

"You said you were having dinner with Boa because she's coming back." Yunho whispered back.

"Yeah... But I didn't invite you over." Yuri whispered angrily.

"Well, you said we could hang out another time. I figured tonight would be the right time." Yunho whispered as he smiled and happily take a bite of his food.

"Aish." Yuri said loudly as she raised her hand, holding onto her spoon

"Yuri-ah." Yuri's mum said as she shook her head at Yuri

"Yah, Jung Yunho. It's been long since you've been at our place. Now that you're here, I really wished you leave." Boa joked

"Wah Noona! I feel so loved." Yunho said sarcastically

"Boa!" her mum said.

"Aunt, I really miss your food!" Yunho said as he took a big bite

"Eat more. Jaejoong is the food okay?" Yuri's mum asked Jaejoong who was quietly eating his food.

Everyone turned their heads towards Jaejoong.

"Yes Mrs Kwon. It's better than okay, it's delicious. It's been a long time since I've had a home cooked meal." Jaejoong said as he smiled to Yuri and her mum.

"Does your mum not prepare meals for you?" Yuri's mum asked

"Ah...she passed away. It's just me, my brother and dad." Jaejoong said as he looked down.

"Oh my apologies." Yuri's mum quickly apologized

"It's okay." Jaejoong said

"If you crave or want any home cooked meal, don't hesitate to come here to eat." Yuri's mum smiled as she placed a piece of meat on Jaejoong's bowl.

"Mum, he's too busy to come by." Yuri said as she looked at her mum

"I'd love to. Thank you." Jaejoong quickly interrupted

Yuri looked at Jaejoong and smiled to him.

After they were done with dinner. Yuri and her sister were cleaning up the table. Both Yunho and Jaejoong went their separate ways around the house

"Yah so what's the deal with you and Jaejoong?" Boa asked

"He's just my boss. That's it. You don't have to worry." Yuri said as she continued to wipe the table

"Sorry for being hard on you. Just because something bad happened to my love life, I had no right to take it out on you." Boa said

"Thank you unnie." Yuri smiled to Boa

"Here's one tip from your big sis. Try to be open about it. Give one of them a chance. I’ve seen how both of them look at you.” Boa said as she took the dirty dishes into the kitchen

“One of them?” Yuri thought to herself

“Yuri-ah. Bring it to them. It must be cold out there.” Yuri’s mum who passed her a cup of tea.

“Yes.” Yuri nodded her head

Yuri then headed out.

“Woah, it’s really cold out here. Only someone crazy would sit out here.” Yuri said out loud to herself as she walked out

“Here’s a cup of tea to keep you warm.” Yuri greeted as she passed him the cup of tea.

 

THE END

 

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Pinksugar_ #1
Chapter 16: I love this story.. Jaeri is cute. Please make it to be jaeri.
Update next chapter, please. We're waiting!
minhoyyuri24 #2
Chapter 22: Please update! ❤️❤️
roxxi1993
#3
Chapter 21: I'm a new reader!
Keep updating and don't stop please!
It's really good!
I just really pity Yunho though~
But if he doesn't confess soon..
Yuri is really going to like Jaejoong!
Update soon!
minhoyyuri24 #4
Chapter 21: Please update! <3
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Chapter 20: Please update! < 3
dearxoxo #6
Chapter 16: New reader. Great story authornim, read this story is like i'm watching drama, but this is too short:( Can't wait for your update. And please make it to be jaeri happy ending juseyo ^^
aehyo_lynn
#7
Chapter 16: Thanks for your double updates,make me know Jaejoong's character more..
I'm still waiting for jaeri momments..hehe
aehyo_lynn
#8
Chapter 16: Thanks for your double updates,make me know Jaejoon's character more..
I'm still waiting for jaeri momments..hehe
minhoyyuri24 #9
Chapter 16: Please update! <3
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Chapter 14: Subscribed! I want Jeari. ;)